Malignant Skin Cancer
You can reduce your chance of getting malignant skin cancer by making wise lifestyle decisions. Our aim is to inform you of causes, signs, treatment, and prevention of malignant skin cancer. The first step toward healthier living is being well informed. Causes Cancer involves the way the body's cells grow. The tissues in your body are made up of cells. New skin cells replace damaged ones. Your body usually keeps this process under control. However, sometimes the body makes abnormal cells. These can get bigger and form a lump. Lumps can be benign (not cancerous) or develop into malignant. Malignant skin cancer destroys healthy cells and spreads to other parts of the body. If it is not stopped in time, it can cause death. * One cancer cell forms. * The cancer cell divides again and again. * The body's immune system fails to fight off the cancer cells. Getting a lot of direct sunlight can cause malignant. Sunlight contains ultraviolet light that is especially dangerous for fair skinned people. However, those with darker complexions can develop cancer as well. In fact, a suntan is your body's direct response to ultraviolet light and to skin injury. Suntans are the way our body protects itself against any further damage. The greatest cause of skin damage is being caught unprotected during sun exposure such as walking the dog, driving in the car, or even sitting outdoors in the shade. * The sun on the slopes can be as strong as on a hot summer day. Snow reflects 85 percent of the sun's rays. Signs Perform regular skin checks yourself to watch for signs of malignant. A warning sign of cancer is a sore that does not heal. Other indications are a suspicious lump on the skin or obvious change in a mole. Melanoma is usually a dark or multicolored growth that can begin anywhere on the body. For men, the upper back is the most common area on the body to find the growths. For women, the lower leg, bottom of feet, or calves are common areas to discover malignant skin cancer. Treatment Cancers that are found early are easier to treat. The earlier your skin cancer is diagnosed, the better chance you have of being cured. Your doctor may order a biopsy to identify malignant skin cancer. A specialist will check the sample of tissue for cancer cells. With early detection and early removal, melanoma can be successfully treated. Preventions Skin cancer malignant can be difficult to cure. That is why it is best to prevent the disease. You can lower your risk of developing malignant skin cancer by making small changes in your life. Nearly 80 percent of cancer is linked to factors you may be able to control such as overexposure to sunlight. Preventing cancer means avoiding risk factors and early detection. To limit your risk of developing malignant, take the following steps: * Stay out of the sun, if possible, when the sun's rays are the strongest between 10 AM and 3 PM. * Wear protective clothing to cover up your arms and legs when you will be in the sun for prolonged periods. Hats and sunglasses should be worn to protect your face. * Sunscreens are helpful in keeping out UV light. Look for a SPF (sun protection factor) 15. It is particularly harmful for children to get bad sunburns. It may increase their chances in the development of malignant skin cancer in the future.
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